$11.8 Million in Scholarships for Nebraska H.S. Seniors Announced

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has announced the winners of 2,628 scholarships awarded to Nebraska high school seniors.

The awards include 395 Regents Scholarships, including 105 who were recognized as Nebraska Top Scholars, 131 Nebraska Achievement Scholarships, 126 David Distinguished Scholarships, 523 Honors Program Textbook Scholarships, 1,194 James H. Canfield Scholarships, 95 Chancellor's Leadership Class Scholarships and 59 Pepsi Scholarships for Outstanding Volunteer Service and Leadership. The total potential value of the scholarships is nearly $11.8 million.

Regents Scholarships are among the most prestigious awards granted by the university. They pay tuition for full-time students (equivalent to a cash value of approximately $18,000 over four years) and are renewable annually for those who maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or ranking in the upper 25 percent of their class in a degree-granting undergraduate college while enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours per semester). The scholarships are awarded based on the student's high school class rank and ACT or SAT composite score.

The students who were selected as Nebraska Top Scholars will receive at least $1,500 per year in additional scholarship awards from the university or the University of Nebraska Foundation, provided they meet renewal criteria each year.

Nebraska Achievement Scholarships are in their second year and are based on academic achievement, admission test scores, information in the student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the university's desire to enroll a diverse student body. Twenty-five of the scholarships were for tuition with the other 106 offering $1,000 per year. The scholarships are renewable for four years provided continuing eligibility conditions are met.

David Distinguished Scholar Awards offer full-time students $1,000 annually for up to four years if they meet the same renewal requirements as with Regents Scholarships. David Distinguished Scholarships are funded from a trust established in 1973 by the late Adrian H. David, a former Minneapolis attorney, in honor of his parents. Adrian David was a 1908 graduate of the NU College of Law. The trust also funds faculty research projects, placing a special emphasis on cancer research.

Honors Program Textbook Scholarships are awarded to students who qualify for and participate in the UNL Honors Program and pay for the student's required textbooks. If maintained for four years, the scholarship provides approximately $2,500 in additional support.

Canfield Scholarships, named for the chancellor who led the University of Nebraska to a position of national prominence in the 1890s, offer full-time students a one-year award of $1,000.

Members of the Chancellor's Leadership Class are awarded one-year scholarships of $1,000. The award was created to recognize and reward students who have excelled both academically and in leadership roles in school and community activities. Members must be full-time students and participate in scheduled Chancellor's Leadership Class activities.

Pepsi Scholarships are one-year, $1,000 scholarships to full-time students who participate in scheduled weekly leadership development seminars that focus on volunteer service. The award recognizes students who understand the importance of volunteerism and have demonstrated leadership and dedication in working to improve their communities.

An individual student can qualify for one Regents, Nebraska Achievement, David Distinguished or Canfield scholarship. Honors Program Textbook, Pepsi and Chancellor's Leadership Class scholarships may be combined with other awards.

A text list of students who have been awarded scholarships is available at the link. Information includes the student's high school in parentheses if its name differs from the hometown's, college or division enrolled in, intended academic major and type of scholarship(s) awarded.

CONTACT: Tom Simons, University Communications, (402) 472-8514